The busy summer season is winding down, but Dollywood is gearing up and hiring for its popular fall and holiday seasons. Positions are available at several of the company’s properties.
Dollywood announced several in-person hiring events for July and August. Applicants could be hired for positions at the theme park, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa or Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort.
Full-time and part-time positions are available for the remainder of the 2026 season and for the shorter peak seasons during the holidays, which could be beneficial for those looking to earn extra cash during the holiday season.
Available Dollywood theme park positions include culinary and merchandise teams, park operations positions including ride operators,
ticketing, transportation and house and groundskeeping. At the resorts, positions include food and beverage, front desk, valet and housekeeping.
Applicants could be hired on the spot during the hiring events. Dollywood employees receive some perks, too.
When and where are the hiring events for Dollywood's parks and resorts?
- July 30 | 2-6:30 p.m. at Sevierville Civic Center
- Aug. 6 | 2-6:30 p.m. at Sevierville Civic Center
- Aug. 8 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
- Aug. 13 | 2-6:30 p.m. at Sevierville Civic Center
- Aug. 20 | 2-6:30 p.m. at Sevierville Civic Center
- Aug. 27 | 2-6:30 p.m. at Sevierville Civic Center
Applicants are encouraged to attend the earliest hiring event possible for the largest selection of available opportunities.
What are the benefits of working at Dollywood?
Employees at Dollywood receive benefits such as:
- 100% free tuition through Herschend’s GROW U. program
- Access to the Dollywood Family Healthcare Center
- Complimentary admission to Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country for family and friends
- Hosts will receive a free lunch every working shift and take part in Dollywood’s Park Perks program, which provides free or reduced admission to many regional attractions, theaters and experiences.
- Qualified full-time employees will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision.
- Coverage of a portion of childcare costs for hosts whose children are cared for at an Upwards-affiliated provider
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills, including an apprenticeship program in conjunction with Walters State Community College
Available opportunities are posted on dollywoodjobs.com, where job descriptions and basic requirements for each position can be viewed. Applicants can signify their interest in a position by following the online instructions to complete the application process.
Technical assistance will be available at the hiring events to help applicants with the process if needed.
Additional job openings will be posted online throughout the year. Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
This year, Newsweek included Dollywood on its list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families for 2026.
Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com.
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